US Bridges

US29 over Alberdeen Blvd

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.24 Mi. N. Jct. NC279 · Structure no. 000000000710054

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 over Alberdeen Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 over Alberdeen Blvd in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29
CrossesAlberdeen Blvd
Location0.24 Mi. N. Jct. NC279
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26154, -81.14745
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 over Alberdeen Blvd built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 over Alberdeen Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US29 over Alberdeen Blvd carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29 over Alberdeen Blvd?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US29 over Alberdeen Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.